nimodipine

English

Etymology

Probably from ni(tro)- +‎ m(eth)o(xy) +‎ -dipine (“nifedipine derivative”).

Pronunciation

Noun

nimodipine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure and now mostly used to prevent vasospasm.

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